Openly homosexual, King Louis XIV’s younger brother also enjoyed dressing in women’s clothes.Īs well as two wives, he had a number of male lovers, most famously the Philipe de Lorraine. Edward had a controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston, with many claiming the pair were lovers.Īfter he was removed from the throne, he was executed by his enemies – with some legends claiming he had a red hot poker inserted up his anus due to his sexuality.
